QuickBooks Error 15104

Use a third-party Cleaner Program

Accounting Software error 15104 can be resolved by using a third-party cleaner program. Let’s have a look at the steps inclined below;

💠 First of all, a user is required to download and install third-party cleaner software on the system. 
💠 Once you are done with that, you have to run the software on windows.
💠 This application will scan the system and if it finds any problem with a registry entry, it will fix it right away.
💠 Make sure that the system is backed up and rebooted.

Performing a System Restore

You’ll no longer need to experience Accounting Software error 15104 if you perform a system restore.

💠 You are supposed to open the System Restore Window on your system.
💠 Now, choose the Restore Point option.
💠 The next step is to click on the Scan for Affected Programs tab.
💠 To complete the Restore procedure, you need to tap on Next and then hit Finish.
💠 It should be noted that the personal files in your system would not be affected in any way by the System Restore.

Uninstalling and Installing the Accounting Software in a Selective Startup Mode

There are a  couple of steps that you can implement in the hope of eliminating Accounting Software error 15104. Let’s implement each method one by one; 

Step 1: Prepare the Data

Before you begin, make sure you’ve completed the tasks given below; 

💠 Don’t forget to create a backup of your company file.
💠 Also, you are required to keep a copy of your Accounting Software Desktop Product and License information handy with you. 

Step 2: Start your system in a Selective Startup Mode

It is recommended to use Selective Startup Mode in order to avoid any other apps being affected while doing the task. 

💠 To start the process, a user needs to open the Run tab and press the Windows + R keys together.
💠 When the dialog box is seen, the user would have to write MSConfig and then click on the OK button.
💠 Navigate to the General tab and select the Selective Startup and Load System Services. 
💠 Next, head to the Service tab and choose the Hide all Microsoft Services option.
💠 From the drop-down menu, select the Disable all tab.
💠 After that, ensure that you’ve unchecked the Hide all Microsoft Services.      
💠 You are also supposed to make sure that the Windows Installer Checkbox is selected from the list of services. In case, it’s not done then hit the Checkbox. 
Once all set, press the OK tab.
💠 Lastly, reboot the system configuration window and simply, click Restart to end this process. 

Step 3: Perform a clean installation of your Accounting Software Desktop 

Once the system opens, you have to try uninstalling and reinstalling Accounting Software Desktop as soon as your machine boots up. This procedure helps you to eradicate the Accounting Software error 15104. 

Uninstalling the Accounting Software Desktop

💠 To begin, you need to press the Windows + R buttons together to observe the 💠 Run command on their computer’s screen.
💠 Now, navigate to the Control Panel and then click on the OK button.
💠 Once you’re done with the above step, move forward and select Programs and Features.
💠 From the Program list choose Accounting Software and then tap on the Uninstall.
💠 In the end, you must follow the prompts that display on their screen to end the process. 

Renaming the Installing Folders

The next step is for Accounting Software users who need to manually change folders in order to reflect hidden files, and then rename the folder location that is provided for the windows version. All you have to do is replace any old or damaged words at the end of the folder name. Doing this will be able to prevent Accounting Software from recognizing the folder when users create a new one.

Reinstall the Accounting Software Desktop

In this last section, the user is required to reinstall Accounting Software Desktop by downloading and installing it again. This step completes the clean installation process and winds up this procedure. Implement these steps if you are going to reinstall Accounting Software Desktop:

💠 Open the file you downloaded (Accounting Software.exe).
💠 After that, you need to follow the onscreen instructions. 
💠 The user is required to accept the software license agreement and then click 💠 Next to proceed.
💠 Now enter your product and License number. 
💠 Then select Next.
💠 Finally, you have to decide which install type is right for you.

Go to the Normal Startup Mode

Once Accounting Software has been successfully installed on your computer, you are supposed to restore your system to its usual mode. It is also necessary to avoid Accounting Software error 15104. Here are the steps that you need to perform on your own;

💠 Press the Ctrl + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run command.
💠 After that, write MSConfig into the search box and then click the Ok button.
💠 Navigate to the General tab and choose the Normal Setup option.
💠 Then, hit the OK tab.
💠 At last, you would have to restart the system configuration window. 

Run the Reboot.bat File

If the above step didn’t work for you then you can use this technique to overcome Accounting Software error 15104. 

💠 To begin with, you need to close Accounting Software Desktop. 
💠 Make right-click on the Accounting Software icon.
💠 After that, select Properties.
💠 Now tap on Open File Location followed by clicking on the OK button.
💠 Then navigate to the top right search field and type reboot/reboot.bat.
💠 Here, you will see a file named reboot/reboot.bat.
💠 Select the file and make right-click on it.
💠 Select the file and perform right-click on it. 
💠 Choose the Run as administrator option.
💠 Next, click yes if prompted. 
💠 You are supposed to restart your computer in order to implement the changes and then reopen Accounting Software.
💠 Head to Update Now if you are prompted to install the update.
💠 If still, you are having trouble installing the update, you have to take the actions outlined below.

Install the Digital Signature Certificate

A Digital Signature certificate marks your identity in a specific organization. Also, it helps you to mend Accounting Software error 15104. Therefore, a user is needed to install it. 

💠 Go to  C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Accounting Software XX where XX represents the 💠 Accounting Software version you are currently using.
💠 Next, you have to type QBW32.exe in the top right side corner.
💠 Then make right-click on QBW32.exe and then choose Properties from the menu.
💠 Now, navigate to the Digital Signatures and select Intuit from the list.
💠 Then tap on Details.
💠 After that, click View Certificate and then Install Certificate.
💠 Hit the Next button until the Finish tab isn’t coming up.
💠 Next, click Finish to end the procedure.
💠 Turn on your system again once the import process has been completed successfully.
💠 Eventually, You can try to re-download the update.